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Bastard Boys

2007Show1 season2 episodes

DramaWar & Politics
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

Summary

Bastard Boys is an Australian television miniseries broadcast on the ABC in 2007. It tells the story of the 1998 Australian waterfront dispute. The script, published by Currency Press, won the 2007 Queensland Premier's Literary Award for Best Television Script.

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  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Raymond Quint
Written by
Sue Smith
Produced by
Raymond Quint, Brett Popplewell

Everyone

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Facts

May 13, 2007 · May 14, 2007 · Ended

First aired
May 13, 2007
Last aired
May 14, 2007
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Accidental Misnaming, Composite Character, Crusading Lawyer +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Bastard Boys worth watching?"

Questions about Bastard Boys

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Bastard Boys worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 8.3).

How long does it take to watch Bastard Boys?

8 h

About 8 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 225 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2007.

Is Bastard Boys plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.